Word lists for learning French

Themed word sets for learning French, curated by Fluera: pick a list and practice it level by level.

Beach and summer holiday

17 words · Travel · Hobby

Words for the beach and summer holiday: sea and ocean, sand and waves, sun and heat, to swim, towel, sunscreen and sunglasses, swimsuit, boat and seashells. Use

Jobs and professions

27 words · Everyday · Work

Names of jobs and professions: teacher, doctor, nurse, lawyer, engineer, scientist, chef, waiter, driver, mechanic, electrician and firefighter. Use this list t

Essay connectors

23 words · Exams · Work

Linking words for essays and speaking: first, in addition and moreover, for example, therefore and because, however and on the other hand, finally and in conclu

Describing charts and trends

26 words · Exams

Words for describing charts and trends: chart and graph, number, percent and percentage, rise and fall, peak and level, gradually and sharply, comparing data. U

Renting an apartment

34 words · Everyday

Words for renting an apartment: lease and deposit, landlord and tenant, viewings, monthly rent, moving in and out, rooms and furniture. Use this list to underst

Advantages and disadvantages

19 words · Exams · Work

Words for advantages and disadvantages: advantage and disadvantage, benefit and drawback, downside, risk and choice, cheap and expensive, useful and harmful, sa

Phone calls and messages

22 words · Work · Everyday

Words for phone calls and messages: dial a number, answer and call back, hold the line, busy and wrong number, leave a voicemail, hang up. Use this list to make

Hotel stay

33 words · Travel · Everyday

Words for a hotel stay: booking, payment, the front desk, check-in, room keys, breakfast, amenities, everyday problems and check-out. Use this list to confirm a

Making plans and invitations

19 words · Everyday

Words for making plans and invitations: plan and invitation, invite, free and busy, meet and meet up, weekend and party, tonight, tomorrow, later, dinner, resch

Music and concerts

19 words · Hobby

Words for music and concerts: song and singer, band and lyrics, album and playlist, guitar, piano and drums, instrument and stage, concert and ticket. Use this

Small talk and meeting people

38 words · Everyday

Words for easy conversation and meeting people: greetings, introductions, questions about work, family, home city, weather, weekends and hobbies. Use this list

Cooking and kitchen

43 words · Hobby · Everyday

Words for the kitchen, recipes and home cooking: cookware, ingredients, spices, cooking methods, flavors and instruction verbs. Use this list to read recipes, e

Describing a process

18 words · Exams

Words to describe a process step by step: first, then, next, meanwhile, finally, step and phase, start, continue and finish, prepare, mix, add, put, become. Use

Gardening and plants

24 words · Hobby

Words for gardening and plants: garden and gardener, plant, flower and tree, branch, root, leaf and bush, plus seed, soil, lawn and greenhouse, watering can and

CV and job applications

21 words · Work · Exams

Words for CVs and job applications: resume and cover letter, vacancy and position, experience, skills, strengths and weaknesses, applying, interview and hiring.

At the hairdresser

22 words · Everyday

Words for a trip to the hairdresser: hairdresser and barber, appointment, haircut and hairstyle, hair, to trim and to wash, scissors, comb and shampoo, blow-dry

Video games

18 words · Hobby

Words for video games: game and level, player and gamer, controller and console, character and mission, win and lose, score, multiplayer game, play online, down

Sports and fitness

38 words · Hobby

Words for sports, fitness and workouts: the gym, equipment, exercises, warm-up, coaches, teams, running, swimming, health, strength and goals. Use this list to

Family and relationships

26 words · Everyday

Words for family and relationships: parents and children, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, husband and wife, a couple, wedding and relatives.

Presentations and slides

16 words · Work

Words for presentations and slides: presentation and slide, topic and main point, audience and handout, chart and summary, explain and show, question and answer

Restaurant and cafe

39 words · Travel · Everyday

Words for restaurants and cafes: reservations, tables, menus, ordering, starters, main courses, desserts, drinks, flavors, service, the bill and tips. Use this

Negotiations and deals

24 words · Work

Words for negotiations and deals: to negotiate and an offer, counteroffer, price and discount, to bargain and budget, terms and contract, agreement and compromi

Technology and internet

46 words · Everyday

Words for technology, the internet and digital life: devices, accounts, passwords, apps, websites, social media, online files, messages and connection problems.

Housework and chores

18 words · Everyday

Words for housework and chores: clean and tidy, vacuum, sweep and mop, wash and iron, dry, do the dishes, take out the rubbish, dirty floor, kitchen and room, s